Baby Girl Names A

Baby Girl Names Beginning with A

From Aasia to Azura and everything in between, hundreds of baby girl names starting with the letter A along with the meanings and origin of each name. Girl names starting with A are timeless classics and there is a reason it is the most common first letter that parents choose when naming girls. Names starting with a vowel like A flow smoothly with last names beginning with a consonant. Adding to the popularity of names starting with A is an amazing girl heroine from Game if Thrones…Arya.

As always, when you consider choosing baby girl names, make sure to pair the first name you’re considering with your last name. Avoid names that are too similar to your last name, either in the spelling of most of it (example…Carol Mirrell) or rhyming names (like Mary Contrary). Below is the ultimate list of girl names starting with the letter A.

The Top Girl Names and Unique Girl Names That Start with A

Aaliyah

Arabic, Hebrew

high exalted, to ascend

Aasia

Hindu

Aba

African

born on Thursday

Abbey

Hebrew

Father’s joy. From Abigail, but also used as independent name.

Abbie

Hebrew

Father’s joy. From Abigail, but also used as independent name.

Abby

Hebrew

Father’s joy. From Abigail, but also used as independent names.

Abelia

Hebrew

Breath. The feminine form of Abel.

Abella

Assyrian

child

Abeo

Nigerian

Happy she was born.

Abey

Native American

leaf

Abha

Hindu

lustrous beauty

Abhilasha

Hindu

Abia

Arabic

Great.

Abigail

Hebrew

Father’s joy.

Abijah

Hebrew

The Lord is my father.

Abilene

The name of a city in Texas.

Abina

Ghanian

Born on a Thursday.

Abiona

Yoruban

born on a journey

Abir

Arabic/Hebrew

Arabic: The fragrant one. Hebrew: Strong.

Abira

Hebrew

strong

Abra

Hebrew

The father of many. The feminine form of Abraham.

Abrianna

Mother of many nations.

Abrienda

Spanish

Opening.

Acacia

Greek

Thorny, as in the Acacia tree.

Acadia

Canadian

Cadie, Caddie

Acanit

Ugandan

hard times

Acantha

Greek

A legendary nymph.

Accalia

Latin

The foster mother of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.

Acedia

Czech

Achal

Hindu

steady, mountainous

Achazia

Hebrew

the Lord holds

Achen

Ugandan

a twin

Achilla

Greek

A handsome figure in Greek mythology. The feminine form of Achilles.

Achit

Hindu

Achlys

Greek

mist, darknesss

Ada

Teutonic

Prosperous and joyful, happy.

Adabelle

Joyous and beautiful. From Ada and Belle.

Adah

Hebrew

Adornment or ornament. A biblical name.

Adalgisa

Old German

noble hostage

Adalia

Hebrew

God is my refuge.

Adama

Hebrew

Of the red earth. The feminine form of Adam.

Adamina

The earth.

Adamma

Beautiful child.

Adana

A city in Turkey.

Adar

Hebrew

Fire.

Adara

Greek/Arabic

Greek: Beauty. Arabic: Virgin.

Addi

Noble and kind. Also see Adele.

Addie

Noble and kind. Also see Adele.

Addisyn

Addie, Addy, Addi

Addy

Noble and kind. Also see Adele.

Adela

Noble and serene.

Adelaide

Old German

Noble and kind. Also see Adele.

Adele

French

Noble. Also see Adelaide.

Adelicia

Old English

Noble and kind. Form of Adelaide and Alice.

Adelina

Old German

noble

Adelinda

Noble and kind. From Adelaide and Linda.

Adeline

Noble, kind.

Adelle

Noble, kind.

Adelpha

Greek

Sisterly.

Ademia

Greek

without husband

Aden

Arabic

Fiery one.

Adena

Hebrew

delicate, sensual

Adeola

Nigerian

A crown.

Aderes

Hebrew

one who protects

Aderyn

Welsh

A bird.

Adesina

Yoruban

the way is opened for more

Adhira

Hindu

lightning

Adiba

Arabic

Cultured.

Adie

Hebrew

ornament

Adiel

Hebrew

An ornament of God.

Adila

Arabic

Equal, like.

Adima

Teutonic

Noble, famous.

Adina

Hebrew

Slender and delicate. A biblical name.

Adishree

Hindu

exalted

Aditi

Hindu

free and unbounded

Adiva

Arabic

pleasant, gentle

Adolfina

German

noble wolf, noble hero

Adolpha

Teutonic

A noble she-wolf. The feminine version of Adolf.

Adona

Adonna, Adonne, Ady

Adoncia

Spanish

Sweet.

Adonia

Greek

A beautiful goddess. The feminine form of Adonis.

Adora

Latin

The adored one.

Adorabelle

A combination of Adora and Belle.

Adorna

Latin

Adorned with jewels.

Adriana

Latin

A dark woman from the sea. The feminine form of Adrian. Generally an Italian name.

Adriano

Greek

Dark, rich.

Adrienne

Dark, rich.

Aegea

Greek

Of the Aegean.

Aemilia

From Shakespeare’s play Comedy of Errors

Aeryn

Affrica

Celtic

Pleasant. Also from the name of the continent.

Afina

Rumanian

blueberry

Afra

Dust.

Afraima

Arabic/Hebrew

Fruitful.

Afric

Pleasant.

Africa

Pleasant.

Afton

Old English

river name

Agape

Greek

Love.

Agate

French

A precious stone.

Agatha

Greek

Good, kind, honourable. St Agatha was a 3rd-century Sicilian martyr.

Aggie

Good.

Aglaia

Greek

Splendour, splendid beauty. The goddess of harmony.

Agnes

Greek

Pure, chaste. The name of a saint of the Middle Ages.

Agneta

Greek, Germanic

pure

Ahava

Hebrew

name of a river, love

Ahimsa

Hindu

nonviolent virtue

Ahnada

A city in Portugal.

Ahneta

Latin

Ambitious.

Ahuva

Hebrew

Beloved.

Ai

Japanese

love

Aida

Helper.

Aidan

Irish Gaelic

The little fiery one.

Aide

Prosperous and joyful, happy.

Aideen

Shining, bright.

Aiesha

Arabic

Woman

Aijah

Aiko

Japanese

The little loved one, the beloved.

Aila

Finnish

light-bearer

Aileen

Scottish

The light of the sun. The Irish form of Helen.

Ailis

Irish Gaelic

The light of the sun. Form of Alice.

Ailish

A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.

Ailsa

Scottish

After a rocky inlet known as Ailsa Craig.

Aimee

French

Beloved. A form of Amy.

Ain

Arabic

precious, eye

Aina

Yoruban

complicated delivery

Aine

Irish Gaelic

Brightness, radiance. Traditional name of the queen of the fairies in Celtic mythology.

Aingeal

Irish Gaelic

A heavenly messenger, an angel. Form of Angela.

Ainhoa

Basque

reference to virgin mary

Ainsley

Old English/Scottish

A meadow or clearing. Also a unisex name.

Aintzane

Basque

glorious

Airlia

Greek

Ethereal.

Aisha

Arabic

Life. The name of Mohamed’s third and favourite wife.

Aisling

A vision or dream.

Aislinn

A vision or dream.

Aissa

African

grateful

Aithne

Celtic

little fire

Aiyana

Native American

eternal bllom

Aja

Ajay

Hindu

unconquerable, god

Akaisha

Irish

the akaisha flower

Akako

Japanese

Red.

Akala

Aboriginal

A parrot.

Akana

A mountain in Papua New Guinea.

Akanke

Nigerian

to know her is to love her

Akanksha

Hindu

Akasma

Turkish

white climbing-rose

Akela

Hawaiian

noble

Akila

Arabic

Wise.

Akilah

Arabic

intelligent, logical

Akili

Tanzanian

wisdom

Akilina

Latin

eagle

Akina

Japanese

A spring flower.

Akriti

Hindu

Aksana

Russian

Axana

Akshita

Hindu

Akuti

Hindu

princess

Alaine

The bright fair one, the beautiful child. Derived from a word that is used as a term of endearment by the Irish. The feminine form of Alan.

Alake

Yoruban

one petted

Alala

Greek

war goddess

Alameda

Spanish

A Poplar tree.

Alana

Irish Gaelic

The bright fair one, the beautiful child. Derived from a word that is used as a term of endearment by the Irish. The feminine form of Alan.

Alani

Hawaiian

An Orange tree.

Alankrita

Hindu

Alanna

The bright fair one, the beautiful child. Form of Alana.

Alaqua

Native American

A sweet Gum tree.

Alarice

Teutonic

The ruler of all. The feminine form of Alaric.

Alastrina

Greek

The protector of mankind. The feminine form of Alastair.

Alatea

Spanish from Greek

Truth.

Alavda

French

lark

Alazne

Basque

miracle

Alba

Aboriginal

A sand hill. Also see Albina.

Alberta

Teutonic

Noble and illustrious. The feminine form of Albert, and also the name of a Canadian province.

Albina

Latin

A white lady, someone of very fair hair and colouring.

Albinka

Latin

blond

Alcina

Greek

Strong-minded. A sorceress in Greek mythology.

Alda

Teutonic

Wise and rich.

Aldabella

Italian

Beautiful. From Leda and Bell.

Aldara

Greek

A winged gift.

Aldea

Teutonic

rich

Aldercy

Old English

a chief

Aldonza

Spanish

Sweet.

Aldora

Old English

Of noble rank.

Alejandra

Spanish

The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine form of Alexander. Also see Alexis.

Aleka

Greek

The defender, or helper of mankind. Form of Alexandra.

Aleksandra

The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine form of Alexander. Also see Alexis.

Aleksia

Danish/Norwegian

The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine form of Alexander. Also see Alexis.

Alena

A woman from the village of Magdala. From the name Magdalene. Also see Marlene.

Aleshanee

Native American

She plays all the time

Alessa

Protector of mankind.

Alessandra

Italian

The defender, or helper of mankind. Form of Alexandra.

Alesti

Les

Aleta

The little winged one.

Alethea

Greek

Truthful.

Alex

The defender, or helper of mankind. A form of Alexander, but also used as an independent name.

Alexa

Protector of mankind.

Alexandra

Greek

The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine form of Alexander. Also see Alexis.

Alexandria

Defender of mankind.

Alexavia

alex, xavia, lexa

Alexia

The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine forms of Alexis. Also see Alexandra.

Alexina

The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine forms of Alexis. Also see Alexandra.

Alexis

Greek

The protector and helper of mankind. A boy or girl’s name.

Alfonsa

Teutonic

Noble and ready. Feminine form of Alphonse.

Alfreda

Teutonic

A wise counsellor. Feminine form of Alfred.

Algerine

Woman from Algeria.

Ali

Arabic

Exalted, or noble. A boy or girl’s name.

Alia

Noble, descender.

Alice

Greek/Teutonic

Greek: The wise counsellor, or the truthful one. Teutonic: Noble. The name became popular after the publication of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland books. Also see Alicia and Alison.

Alicia

Greek/Teutonic

Greek: The wise counsellor, or the truthful one. Teutonic: Noble. A form of Alice, but often used as an independent name.

Alida

Latin

The little winged one.

Alike

Nigerian

girl who drives out beautiful women

Alima

Arabic

Skilled in dancing and music.

Alina

Noble and kind. Also see Adele.

Aline

Noble and kind. Also see Adele.

Alinga

Aboriginal

The sun.

Alisa

Italian

The wise counsellor, or the truthful one. Also see Alicia and Alison.

Alisha

Greek/Teutonic

Greek The wise counsellor, or the truthful one. Teutonic Noble. Also see Alicia and Alison.

Alison

Old English

The light of the sun. A boy or girl’s name.

Alissa

Truth, noble.

Alita

Spanish

noble

Alithia

Greek/Teutonic

Greek The wise counsellor, or the truthful one. Teutonic Noble. Also see Alicia and Alison.

Aliya

Arabic/Hebrew

Arabic: Sublime, exalted. Hebrew: To ascend.

Aliz

Hungarian

kind

Aliza

Modern Jewish

Joy.

Alize

One who charms.

Alka

Polish

Noble, brilliant.

Alkina

Aboriginal

The moon.

Alkira

Aboriginal

The sky.

Allayna

Llaynie, Allie

Allegra

Italian/Spanish

Cheerful, joyous.

Allene

Attractive, peaceful.

Allie

The defender, or helper of mankind. From the name Alexandra, Alice or Alison.

Allirea

Aboriginal

Quartz.

Allison

Of noble birth.

Allora

Aboriginal

The place of the swamp. The name of a town in Queensland.

Allunga

Aboriginal

The sun.

Allyson

Of noble birth.

Alma

Latin/Celtic

Latin: Of the soul. Celtic: Good.

Almeda

Ambitious.

Almedha

Welsh

Shapely.

Almira

Arabic

Truth without question.

Alodia

The light of the sun. Form of Alice.

Alodie

Old English

Wealthy, prosperous.

Aloha

Hawaiian

Greetings.

Alohi

Hawaiian

Brilliant.

Alona

Hebrew

From the Oak tree.

Alonsa

Noble and ready. Feminine form of Alphonse.

Alonza

Noble and ready. Feminine form of Alphonse.

Alouetta

The little winged one.

Aloysia

A famous warrior maiden. The feminine form of Louis.

Alpa

Hindu

Alpha

Greek

The first one. First letter of the Greek alphabet.

Alta

Latin

Tall.

Altair

Arabic, Greek

bird, star

Althea

Greek

The healer, or wholesome.

Altheda

Greek

Flower-like.

Alula

Latin

A star in Ursa Major.

Aluma

Hebrew

A girl.

Alumit

Hebrew

secret

Alva

Latin

The white or blonde one. Also a nickname from Alvina.

Alvina

Teutonic

A beloved and noble friend. The feminine form of Alvin. Also see Elvina.

Alvira

Latin/Teutonic

Latin: The fair one. Teutonic: A true stranger.

Alvita

Latin

Vivacious, full of life.

Alyna

Noble and kind. Also see Adele.

Alysa

Greek

princess

Alysia

Greek

Possessive. Also see Alicia.

Alyson

Of noble birth.

Alyssa

Greek

The sane one. Also a form of Alicia.

Alzena

Arabic

A woman.

Ama

Ghanian

Born on Saturday.

Amabel

Latin

Lovable, the sweet one. Also see Mabel.

Amadea

Latin

Beloved of God.

Amadi

Nigerian

general rejoicing, seemed destined to die at

Amadika

Zimbabwean

The beloved one.

Amadis

Latin

love of god

Amadora

Italian

The gift of love.

Amaia

Basque

end

Amala

Arabic

Hope. Also see Amelia.

Amalie

Teutonic

Industrious, striving. Also see Emily.

Amana

Hebrew

Faithful or loyal.

Amanda

Latin

Worthy of being loved.

Amandeep

Hindu

light of peace

Amandine

Latin

beloved

Amandla

African

Power.

Amani

Arabic

An aspiration, a desire.

Amara

Greek

Unfading or eternal beauty.

Amarante

French

flower name

Amaranth

Greek

An unfading flower.

Amarina

Aboriginal

Rain.

Amaris

Hebrew

God has promised.

Amaryllis

Greek

A shepherdess. Also a flower name.

Amata

Italian/Spanish

Beloved. Form of Amy.

Amaya

Amazonia

Greek

Warlike. Also after the Amazon River.

Ambar

Sanskrit

Of the sky. A boy or girl’s name.

Amber

Arabic

After the gemstone

Amberjill

Old English

Amberley

Hindu

the sky

Ambika

Hindi

A mother.

Ambra

Arabic

After the gemstone

Ambria

Bria, Amber, Ria

Ambrosine

Greek

The divine immortal one. The feminine form of Ambrose.

Amdis

Latin

immortal

Ameerah

Arabic

princess

Amelia

Teutonic

Industrious, striving. Also see Emily.

Amelinda

Industrious, striving. Formed from Amelia and Linda.

Amena

unknown

honest woman

Ames

Latin

loves

Amethyst

Greek

The name of a semi-precious stone.

Ami

Japanese

friend

Amice

Latin

Friendship. Also see Amity.

Amina

Arabic

Honest, faithful.

Aminta

Greek

The protector.

Amira

Arabic/Hebrew

Arabic: A princess. Hebrew: Speech.

Amisha

Hindu

Amissa

Hebrew

friend

Amita

Hindu

without limits

Amitola

Native American

rainbow

Amity

Latin

Friendship. Also see Amice.

Amoke

Yoruban

to pet her

Amorina

Love.

Amorita

Latin

The little beloved one.

Amrita

Sanskrit

Immortal.

Amy

Old French

Beloved. Also a nickname from Amelia.

An

Chinese/Vietnamese

Chinese: Peace. Vietnamese: Safety.

Ana

Russian from Greek

She who will rise again.

Anabelle

Latin

Lovable

Anahid

Armenian

Goddess of the Moon

Anais

Pure, chaste.

Anamika

Hindu

Anan

Arabic

Of the, clouds.

Anana

African

Soft, gentle.

Ananda

Sanskrit

Joyful.

Anani

Hawaiian

orange tree

Anar

Hindu

Anaar

Anastasia

Russian from Greek

She who will rise again. The name of a 4th-century saint.

Anata

Babylonian

The goddess of the earth.

Anatola

Greek

From the east. The feminine form of Anatole, Anatholia, Anatolia.

Anaya

Latin

Anaia

Anca

Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning. Also see Annabel, Annamaria, Anneliese, Hannah, Nancy.

Ancelin

Old French

A spear attendant. The feminine form of Lancelot.

Anchoret

Free from shame, or much loved.

Ancika

Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning. Also see Annabel, Annamaria, Anneliese, Hannah, Nancy.

Ancilla

Latin

A handmaiden.

Andea

A woman of the Andes.

Andie

Strong. The feminine form of Andrew or Andreas.

Andras

Norwegian

Breath.

Andraya

trusted by God, royalty

Ray, Rai, Raya

Andrea

Greek

Strong. The feminine form of Andrew or Andreas.

Andreana

Latin

womanly

Andria

Italian

love, joy

Andromache

Greek/Teutonic

From Shakespeare’s play Troilus & Cressida

Andromeda

Greek

A ruler of men. A heroine of Greek legend, who was rescued from a sea monster by Perseus.

Andy

Strong. The feminine form of Andrew or Andreas.

Aneira

Welsh

Truly golden. The feminine form of Aneurin.

Anemone

Greek

A wind flower. A mythological nymph who turned into a flower.

Aneya

Neya

Anezka

Czech

Pure, chaste. Form of Agnes.

Angela

Greek

A heavenly messenger, an angel. Also see Angelica.

Angelica

Latin

The angelic one. Also a form of Angela and a plant name.

Angeni

Native American

spirit angel

Angevin

French

angel of wine

Angharad

Welsh

Free from shame, or much loved.

Angwen

Welsh

Very handsome.

Aniela

Italian/Polish

A heavenly messenger, an angel. Form of Angela.

Anika

Very beautiful.

Anila

Sanskrit

Of the wind.

Anisa

Arabic

friendly

Anita

Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning. Also see Annabel, Annamaria, Anneliese, Hannah, Nancy.

Anitra

A name created by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen for his play Peer Gynt.

Anja

Anjali

Hindu

Anjana

Hindu

Anka

Aboriginal

A barramundi. Also see Anne.

Ankareeda

night star, graceful, shining

Anka, Anki, Ank, Raida

Anke

Hebrew

grace

Ankita

Hindu

Ann

Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning. Also see Annabel, Annamaria, Anneliese, Hannah, Nancy.

Ann-Margret

From Anne and Margaret. Anne – Grace, or favoured by God. Margaret – A pearl.

Anna

Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah. Also see Annabel, Annamaria, Anneliese, Hannah, Nancy.

Annabel

Combination of Anna (grace) and Belle (beautiful).

Annabeth

unknown

Anabeth

Annalise

Gracious and consecrated to God.

Annalynn

Annalynne, Analyn, Analynne, Annalisa

Annamaria

Grace, or favoured by God. From Anna and Maria.

Annapurna

Hindu

one of the Hindu Goddesses

Annata

Italian

Grace, or favoured by God. Form of Anne.

Anne

Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah. Also see Annabel, Annamaria, Anneliese, Hannah, Nancy.

Anneliese

German/Scandinavian

From Anne and Liese. Anne – Grace, or favoured by God. Liese – Consecrated to God.

Annette

Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning. Also see Annabel, Annamaria, Anneliese, Hannah, Nancy.

Annice

Old English

Pure, chaste. Form of Agnes.

Annika

Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning. Also see Annabel, Annamaria, Anneliese, Hannah, Nancy.

Anninka

Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning. Also see Annabel, Annamaria, Anneliese, Hannah, Nancy.

Annissa

Arabic

Charming, gracious.

Annora

Latin

honor

Annunziata

Italian

The bearer of news.

Anona

Latin

Of the harvest.

Anoush

Armenian

Sweet.

Anselma

Teutonic

A divine helmet. The feminine form of Anselm.

Anshu

Hindu

Anstice

Russian from Greek

The resurrected one. A boy or girl’s name.

Anteia

Greek

A mythological figure.

Anthea

Greek

Flower-like.

Antigone

Greek

A name featured in mythology and implying strength of character.

Antionette

Latin

Flourishing, praiseworthy. From the name Antonia.

Antje

German

grace

Antoinette

Beyond price, praiseworthy. The feminine form of Antony.

Antonia

Latin

Beyond price, praiseworthy. The feminine form of Antony.

Antonie

Worthy of praise. Feminine form of Anthony.

Anupama

Hindu

Anuradha

Hindu

a bright star

Anusia

Greek/Polish

Grace, or favoured by God. Forms of Anne.

Anusree

Hindu

pretty

Anvita

Hindu

Anya

Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning. Also see Annabel, Annamaria, Anneliese, Hannah, Nancy.

Anzu

Japanese

An apricot.

Aolani

Hawaiian

A heavenly cloud.

Apanie

Aboriginal

Water.

Apara

Nigerian

One who comes and goes.

Aparajita

Hindu

Aparna

Hindu

same as Parvati

Aphra

Hebrew

Dust.

Aphrodite

Greek

The mythological goddess of beauty, love and fertility.

Apirka

Gaelic

pleasant

Apolline

Greek

The sun, sunlight.

Apollonia

Greek

Belonging to Apollo.

Aponi

Native American

butterfly

April

Latin

From April, the first month in the Roman calendar, and the beginning of spring.

Aqua

Latin

A gemstone and colour name. From the name Aquamarine.

Aquamarine

Latin

A colour name.

Aquaria

Latin

After the zodiac sign and constellation of Aquarius.

Aquene

Native American

peace

Arabella

Latin

A beautiful altar.

Arabelle

German

beautiful eagle

Araceli

Latin

alter of heaven

Arachne

Greek

A mythological maiden who was turned into a spider.

Araluen

Aboriginal

The place of waterlilies. A boy or girl’s name.

Araminta

Greek

A beautiful, fragrant flower.

Arashel

Hebrew

strong and protected hill

Araxie

Armenian

river said to inspire poetic expression

Arcadia

Greek

After Arcady, a mountainous region of Greece.

Arda

Armenian

Ardath

Hebrew

A field of flowers.

Ardelia

Latin

zealous

Ardelle

Latin

Warm and enthusiastic.

Arden

Old English/Latin

Old English: A dwelling place. Latin: Ardent and sincere. A boy or girl’s name.

Ardere

Latin

fire

Ardine

Warm and enthusiastic.

Ardis

Warm and enthusiastic.

Arella

Hebrew

angel messenger

Areta

Greek

Virtuous, one of untarnished reputation.

Aretha

Greek

the best, nymph

Aretina

Greek

virtous

Arezou

Persian

Wishful.

Argenta

Latin

The silvery one.

Aria

Latin

A beautiful melody.

Ariadne

Greek

The holy one.

Ariana

Like a beautiful melody.

Ariane

The holy one.

Aricia

Greek

princess of the royal blood of Athens

Ariella

Hebrew

God’s lioness.

Arielle

Ethereal.

Ariene

Welsh

silvery

Arika

Aboriginal

A waterlily.

Arilda

German

A hearth maiden.

Arinya

Aboriginal

A kangaroo.

Arista

Greek

The best.

Ariza

Hebrew

A Cedar tree.

Arlene

A modern name of uncertain origin.

Arlette

Teutonic

An eagle.

Arlynda

Pledge.

Armada

Spanish

The armed one.

Armelle

French/Celtic

A princess.

Armilla

Latin

A bracelet.

Armina

Teutonic

A warrior maid. The feminine form of Herman. Also See Erma.

Armorel

Gaelic the one who lives by the sea.

Armynel

French

A woman of the army. The feminine form of Armand.

Arnalda

Teutonic

Strong as an eagle. Feminine form of Arnold.

Arnisha

Arnurna

Aboriginal

A blue waterlily.

Aroha

Maori

love

Arora

Aboriginal

A cockatoo.

Arran

The name of a Scottish island. A boy or girl’s name.

Artemis

Greek

Perfect. The name of the Greek goddess of the moon and hunting.

Artemisia

Greek

belonging to artemis

Arti

Indonesian

A popular girl’s name.

Aruna

Sanskrit

The dawn.

Arushi

Hindu

Arva

Greek

An eagle.

Arziki

African Hausa

prosperity

Asa

Hebrew/Japansese

Hebrew: The healer, a physician. A biblical name. Japanese: The morning. A boy or girl’s name.

Asella

After St Asella, who was described as `a flower of the Lord’.

Asenette

Hebrew

Asenka

Hebrew

graceful

Asha

Sanskrit

Hope.

Ashamed

Hebrew

Ashes

Ashima

Hindu

Ashira

Hebrew

Wealthy.

Ashleigh

Old English

An Ash tree meadow or wood.

Ashley

Old English

From the Ash tree.

Ashling

Irish Gaelic

A vision or dream.

Ashrita

Hindu

Asia

Greek

East

Asisa

Hebrew

Ripe.

Askini

Hindu

daughter of Prajapati Virat

Asmara

An Ethiopian city.

Asmita

Hindu

pride

Aspasia

Greek

Welcome.

Aspen

Assunta

Italian

From the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

Asta

Greek/Old Norse

A star. Also a short form of Astrid.

Aster

Greek

After the flower.

Astera

Hebrew

flower name

Astra

Greek

like a star

Astrea

Greek

Innocence. The Greek goddess of justice, who left earth and became a constellation.

Astrid

Old Norse

Divine strength.

Atalanta

Greek

The name of a swift runner in classical mythology.

Atara

Hebrew

a crown

Atarah

Hebrew

A crown. A boy or girl’s name.

Athalia

Hebrew

God is exalted.

Athanasia

Greek

Immortal.

Athela

Old English

Noble.

Athena

Greek

A wise woman. After Athene, the Greek goddess of wisdom.

Atifa

Arabic

affection

Atin

Indonesian

A common girl’s name.

Atiya

Arabic

A gift.

Atlanta

Greek

The name of a swift runner in classical mythology.

Atmaja

Hindu

daughter

Aubina

A white lady, someone of very fair hair and colouring.

Aubine

A white lady, someone of very fair hair and colouring.

Audlin

pale, pallid

Audora

Audrey

Old English

Strong and noble, regal. A Shakespearian character in As You Like It.

Audun

Norwegian

deserted

Augusta

Latin

Majestic, or revered. The feminine form of Augustus.

Aundy

Norwegian

new prosperity

Aura

Latin/Greek

Latin A gentle breeze. Greek of the air.

Aure

Greek

breeze, soft-air

Aurelia

Latin

Golden.

Aurkene

Basque

presentation

Aurora

Latin

Daybreak. The goddess of the dawn.

Ausiana

Aussi, Anna, Aussie

Autumn

Latin

autumn

Ava

Greek

An eagle.

Avalon

The legendary island where King Arthur is supposedly buried. Also a Sydney placename.

Avani

Hindu

Avanti

Hindu

ancient Malwa

Avantika

Hindu

Avara

Sanskrit

The youngest.

Avasa

Hindu

independent

Avel

Greek/Hebrew/Russian

Breath. A boy or girl’s name.

Aveline

Old French

From a placename. Also see Evelyn.

Avena

Latin

From the Oat field.

Aveolela

Samoan

rays of the sun

Avera

Hebrew

A transgressor.

Averah

A transgressor.

Averil

Old English

The slayer of the boar.

Avery

Old English

The ruler of the elves. A boy or girl’s name.

Avice

French

Warlike.

Avis

Latin

A bird. Also a variation of Avice.

Aviva

Modern Jewish

Of the springtime.

Avoca

Irish

A sweet valley.

Avril

French

From April, the first month in the Roman calendar, and the beginning of spring. French form of April.